tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post3671883950476500207..comments2024-03-04T21:31:55.922+00:00Comments on Middle of Nowhere: Uppity downityGretelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-59958939098785792492007-03-06T01:20:00.000+00:002007-03-06T01:20:00.000+00:00i was lucky to receive a card that you had illustr...i was lucky to receive a card that you had illustrated for christmas from my friend Joanna in Worcester and have just gotten round to say that I think your work it utterly charming.Kirsty Wisemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00764707293936838608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-34462431218305845022007-03-05T14:05:00.000+00:002007-03-05T14:05:00.000+00:00Gretel,This is wonderful news and you so deserve i...Gretel,<BR/><BR/>This is wonderful news and you so deserve it, your illustrations are gorgeous. All the Best.Ruth Welterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08822466687503082708noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-19490911684232154232007-03-05T01:34:00.000+00:002007-03-05T01:34:00.000+00:00Well you know, that's where the term "starving art...Well you know, that's where the term "starving artist" comes from. There's ups, and there's downs, and we can only hope for the ups more and more. I for one LOVE your art, and if I were a gallery owner, or a publisher, I'd be after your stuff! Unfortunately, I'm a starving artist...sigh......You know where I see your art? On fabric. On those tops nurses wear. They love that kind of art on their clothes. Good luck.J Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418645028718782130noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-47325797966339887102007-03-03T01:51:00.000+00:002007-03-03T01:51:00.000+00:00Beautiful work. You've such a gorgeous style.Beautiful work. You've such a gorgeous style.andrea joseph's sketchbloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17074404376405604742noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-2633071841032671582007-03-02T02:38:00.000+00:002007-03-02T02:38:00.000+00:00Thats great Gretel, you should feel well proud, I ...Thats great Gretel, you should feel well proud, I love your work and you deserve every success. Never loose faith, I know that is easier said than done sometimes.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14193935968877679533noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-87820037478697889632007-03-01T08:01:00.000+00:002007-03-01T08:01:00.000+00:00Fab. news Gretel - and how great that its the work...Fab. news Gretel - and how great that its the work you feel is most "yours" which they liked.lettucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13872380339261609060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-51107187661043112582007-02-28T20:31:00.000+00:002007-02-28T20:31:00.000+00:00I'm so pleased for you Gretel....its so well deser...I'm so pleased for you Gretel....its so well deserved of your talent and long overdue. <BR/><BR/>I have to say I really love your 'darker' illustrations too and I've been lucky enough to have seen the original Queen for a Day.....long may the gravy run. Sue xxSueChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17485396254133631330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-12444928446529018542007-02-28T20:22:00.000+00:002007-02-28T20:22:00.000+00:00Yo yo yo our Gretel!!! How do (and Mr Gretel as we...Yo yo yo our Gretel!!! How do (and Mr Gretel as well of course!)<BR/><BR/>I've been pretty busy recently, so trying to catch up on everything! Bloomin great post.....about time you had some good luck...(well over due if you ask me!)<BR/><BR/>Anyways, you know I ADORE your work so keep it going and never stop your style...IT'S THE GREATEST!!<BR/><BR/>(I will order some cards soon....if I ever get paid!)Gordon Fraserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02862122465606125901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-65270126650966277122007-02-27T10:43:00.000+00:002007-02-27T10:43:00.000+00:00Yeeee Haaaa! Been away from blogs for a few days a...Yeeee Haaaa! <BR/>Been away from blogs for a few days and MISSED all the excitement! Delighted to know that your body and soul have been nourished by the angels in the snow. <BR/>PS looking forward to the linocuts - I love 'em<BR/>xx LTarthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16573486103107798262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-5948597052103717142007-02-26T15:24:00.000+00:002007-02-26T15:24:00.000+00:00I am in the same boat as you Gretel, and it is alw...I am in the same boat as you Gretel, and it is always stressful not knowing when or if the next job will come.<BR/><BR/>So, congratulations and well deserved! I think selling prints on etsy is a great idea (something I have been considering too). I am glad to hear that things are looking up for you and look forward to seeing more of your beautiful paintings :)Susan Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04307872890612717866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-46707222158944545842007-02-25T02:54:00.000+00:002007-02-25T02:54:00.000+00:00oh dear Gretel this is the best news to read and I...oh dear Gretel this is the best news to read and I can actually FEEL your relief. I wish you continued and future success and when you are rich and famous....(and you will be)..don't forget us here in bloggityville!<BR/>XOXOXOLisa Oceandreamer Swifkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10447207923190618328noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-78431067620947836232007-02-24T08:40:00.000+00:002007-02-24T08:40:00.000+00:00Ah, thank you every one - it means so much to have...Ah, thank you every one - it means so much to have people pleased for me, and Stuntmother, I knew it was you, it was the 'holy bloody hell' what gave it away! ;)Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-83705244362995688372007-02-24T08:15:00.000+00:002007-02-24T08:15:00.000+00:00Brilliant news about the gallery - it wonderful wh...Brilliant news about the gallery - it wonderful when you feel that things are pretty low and then something unexpected comes along to give you hope again. Here's wishing you tons of successful gallery sales, lots of commissions for grateful and appreciative clients and many exciting new projects!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-65413206217555973502007-02-24T05:25:00.000+00:002007-02-24T05:25:00.000+00:00Isn't serendipity wonderful...that case of a fortu...Isn't serendipity wonderful...that case of a fortunate occurrence created by unanticipated luck, even in a snowstorm. I'm thrilled for you. I know the good hard cash is important, but to see them walking out with armloads of your work, but have had you dancing on air.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-42427581669224303562007-02-23T20:11:00.000+00:002007-02-23T20:11:00.000+00:00Oh wait, that was me, Stuntmother (francesca).I se...Oh wait, that was me, Stuntmother (francesca).<BR/><BR/>I seemed to be signed in as Ed. Sorry.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07892273762273248682noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-89386428816443398192007-02-23T20:10:00.000+00:002007-02-23T20:10:00.000+00:00Holy bloody hell, G. What a post, what a story, wh...Holy bloody hell, G. What a post, what a story, what a woman. Your success, temporary or leading to greater thing (oh I so touch wood that it's the latter) is so well deserved. I love your work and am so glad that people with money are saying so too.<BR/><BR/>Even the way you TOLD the story was amazing.Ed Webbhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441286443960162471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-19982320100263019642007-02-23T19:40:00.000+00:002007-02-23T19:40:00.000+00:00It's good to hear that your work is doing well. Yo...It's good to hear that your work is doing well. Your style is unique and delightful. I've done children's illustration work (including Disney, too) and it's still one of my favorite things to do. <BR/>You know the competition can be really steep, but anyone should love your work. <BR/>Hope your future is very bright with colors, and strokes of the pen or brush. <BR/>Donna<BR/>The Decorated HouseDonna, The Decorated Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01772637069933752736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-69595301703128826082007-02-23T15:44:00.000+00:002007-02-23T15:44:00.000+00:00Glad to hear your good news G, hope you have lots ...Glad to hear your good news G, hope you have lots more!<BR/>P.natural attrillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11932782598258944332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-62275605156294385912007-02-23T15:34:00.000+00:002007-02-23T15:34:00.000+00:00That's the trouble with being self employed it's a...That's the trouble with being self employed it's all up and down and all over the place. Sometimes we go from one success to the next only to be followed by one diaster after another. Swings and roundabouts as they say.<BR/>So pleased you are having a good moment.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-74589348085164678512007-02-23T10:35:00.000+00:002007-02-23T10:35:00.000+00:00I told you! "Yes I know PG the famous artist, we e...I told you! "Yes I know PG the famous artist, we exchange blogs you know!"<BR/>Well done that it such wonderful newsCotswoldgenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05975961140007400390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-47113857050214626562007-02-23T09:42:00.000+00:002007-02-23T09:42:00.000+00:00Hooray Gretel!!! That is such Good News! And wel...Hooray Gretel!!! That is such Good News! And well-deserved. (Sooz's story is also very on-point. J. Christensen is now very well known, respected and by all accounts - well-enough off. I got to have him as an instructor for a class when I was in college. He is a hoot! He deserves it all!) (As do you).tlchanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10259427561396960607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-26359224834878346162007-02-23T09:17:00.000+00:002007-02-23T09:17:00.000+00:00Thank you everyone! and Sooz, for that gorgeous l...Thank you everyone! and Sooz, for that gorgeous link, I've just bookmarked it.<BR/><BR/>Francie, :) I am still small fry, and in the 'affordable illustration' section of the gallery website. I don't think my prices will be going through the ceiling, just yet... <BR/><BR/>Sherry, thanks so much - I am going to be doing some lino printing, and I'll be selling through Etsy, as they are a lot cheaper than ebay, and it's got a nice community.Gretelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00399585879728373265noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-60902273227131780672007-02-23T08:43:00.000+00:002007-02-23T08:43:00.000+00:00This is absolutely wonderful NEWS! I am so excite...This is absolutely wonderful NEWS! I am so excited for you! You have a wonderful gift and I know this is just the beginning! Way to Go!!! Congrats!!!<BR/><BR/>Have you ever tried selling prints on e-bay? You can set a mininum bid. . .if the bid isn't met it doesn't sell.<BR/><BR/>Awesome news!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-6322888754492692852007-02-23T01:25:00.000+00:002007-02-23T01:25:00.000+00:00I am so pleased for you that you had this lucky br...I am so pleased for you that you had this lucky break, you really deserve it. Those paintings that you have shown on this posting are just wonderful. Long may this continue for you.Daisy Lupinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13673588364228846859noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13313028.post-69430843233764322832007-02-22T23:02:00.000+00:002007-02-22T23:02:00.000+00:00Gretel, your story sounds very familiar to me. I ...Gretel, your story sounds very familiar to me. I want to tell you a short story about <A HREF="http://www.greenwichworkshop.com/thumbnails/default.asp?a=16&detailtype=artist" REL="nofollow">this man</A>.<BR/><BR/>For years he created two kinds of paintings: the "saleable" ones, simple landscapes and such, and the "weird" ones with floating fish and ladies with wings, which he kept in his garage because he knew no one would ever want them. When one of his neighbors offered to buy one of the "weird" paintings, he thought it was a fluke. It took him a while to realize that people actually liked, and wanted to buy, the work he cared about most.<BR/><BR/>Your style is obviously quite different from his, but I believe your "sad" work deserves as much exposure as his "weird" work did--and that it will find an appreciative audience, just as his work has.Soozcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12549632685008663664noreply@blogger.com